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Exotic Yangon was founded as Dagon in the 500's by the Mon, who dominated the lower portions of present-day Myanmar. Yangon harbors the most sacred site in the country, the magnificent Scwedagon Pagoda with its amazing complex of pavilions and shrines. Nearby is the colossal reclining Buddha, almost as large as the famous statue in the town of Bago. As a former British Colony, view many fine examples of colonial architecture including the famous Strand Hotel.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

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Golden Glory of Yangon

Discover Yangon, the gateway to Myanmar, during a scenic full-day orientation tour of this beautiful and historic city.

Enjoy an orientation drive through the country to Yangon, the Garden City of the East. The capital city of Yangon is the gateway to Myanmar, the Land of Pagodas. Yangon is filled with lush tropical trees, evergreen avenues, enchanting parks and beautiful lakes, with little of the skyscrapers, crowds and fast-pace lifestyles found in most modern-day cities. Flanked by water on three sides, it offers numerous sightseeing opportunities, from ancient temples to old Colonial buildings.

En route, you will pass by the old town of Thanlyin, then cross over the bridge on the Bago River for a visit to the world-famous Stupa Shwedagon. This 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda is located on a 190-foot hilltop on the last mountain-spur, or Singuttra Hillock, stretching from the Bago Mountain Range. For centuries, this glittering stupa has been highly venerated as a symbol of architectural perfection, and the appearance of Gautama Buddha in the present world.

Visit the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, where you will view the Huge Reclining Buddha Image housed beneath a large sheet metal roof. The Buddha's head reaches a height of about 2.5 stories, and he is positioned resting on his right side with toes together - apparently in the classic dying position, or parinibbana. A brief photo stop will be made at the 150-foot Independence Monument at Maha Bandoola Park. The Monument is an obelisk surrounded by 5 pillars, representing the harmony of Burma with its 5 former semi-autonomous states.

With its impressive collections, the National Museum affords an excellent introduction to Burmese history throughout the ages. Highlights include the Lion Throne (Sihasana) belonging to the last king of Myanmar, King Thibaw Min, and a stunning collection of ceremonial dresses.

En route to lunch, you’ll drive past some of the city’s key landmarks. After lunch, there will be time to explore the nearby Bogyoke Aung San Market, still commonly known by its old British name of Scott Market. Undoubtedly offering the largest selection of handicrafts in Myanmar, the market is a great place to discover a bargain and have fun haggling with the local traders.

Your tour continues with a brief stop at Kandawgyi Lake to see the Karaweik Royal Barge, en route to the huge reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Kyi. One of the country’s most dazzling reclining Buddhas, this one’s serene face is topped by a crown encrusted with colorful precious stones. Afterwards, you'll make your way back to the ship.

Please note: This tour includes approximately 3.5-hours of moderate walking/standing as well as numerous steps to negotiate at Shwedagon. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Conservative attire is required and shoulders and knees must be covered. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. When entering places of worship, visitors must remove their shoes and socks.

During Burmese New Year celebrations, most markets, shops, and museums will be closed; Scott Market and National Museum visits will be replaced with a vegetable market and monastery.

Approx. DURATION:

8 1/2Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-002
Free

Taste of Yangon

Explore the wonderful historic sites and photo opportunities in the Garden City of the East during this orientation tour of Yangon.

Depart Thilawa Wharf via coach with your guide for an orientation drive through Yangon, the Garden City of the East. The capital city of Yangon is the gateway to Myanmar, the Land of Pagodas. Yangon is filled with lush tropical trees, evergreen avenues, enchanting parks and beautiful lakes, with little of the skyscrapers, crowds and fast-pace lifestyles found in most modern-day cities. Flanked by water on three sides, Yangon offers numerous sightseeing opportunities, from ancient temples to old Colonial buildings.

En route to Yangon, you will pass by the old town of Thanlyin, then cross over the bridge on the Bago River for a visit to the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda, or Stupa Shwedagon. The 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda is located on a 190-foot hilltop on the last mountain-spur, or Singuttra Hillock, stretching from the Bago Mountain Range. For centuries, this glittering golden stupa has been highly venerated as a symbol of architectural perfection, and the appearance of Gautama Buddha in the present world. Its spire soars a massive 326 feet into the air, and its dome is topped with more than 6,500 diamonds, rubies and other precious stones.

Visit to the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Buddhist Monk, and view the Huge Reclining Buddha Image housed beneath a large sheet metal roof. The Buddha's head reaches a height of about 2.5 stories, and he is positioned resting on his right side with toes together - apparently in the classic dying position, or parinibbana.

Please note: This tour includes approximately 1.5-hours of moderate walking/standing as well as numerous steps to negotiate at Shwedagon. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Conservative attire is required and shoulders and knees must be covered. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. When entering places of worship, visitors must remove their shoes and socks.

Approx. DURATION:

5Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-003
Free

Bago - the Ancient Mon Capital

Discover the beauty, history and religion of Southeast Asia during this memorable full-day orientation tour of Bago, the ancient Mon Capital.

Depart the pier via coach with your guide for the 2-hour drive from Yangon to Bago. Along the way, you will see the huge WWII Cemetery containing the graves of 27,000 Allied soldiers who died in the Burma and Assam campaigns of WWII. Continue on to Bago, located on the eastern bank of the Bago River in Lower Myanmar; founded in 825 A.D. by Mons who migrated from China. King Binya U established his palace in Bago in the 14th century, and it became the ancient capital city of the Mon Kingdom in the 15th century, when it was known as Pegu.

Upon arrival, you will begin your orientation tour with a visit to the 1,000-year-old Shwemawdaw Pagoda, where the Buddha hair relics are enshrined. Originally built to a height of 403 feet, the Shwemawdaw Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Myanmar, and even taller than the Great Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.

Enjoy an Asian set-menu lunch at Hantharwaddy Restaurant before proceeding to the Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha Image. A masterpiece of perfection in symmetry, the Reclining Buddha measures 180 feet long, 52 feet high and rests on a 5-foot plinth made of brick.

Before heading back to Yangon, stop at a typical Mon village where you can view hand weaving and cigar rolling demonstrations.

Please note: This tour includes approximately 3-hours of moderate walking and a few steps to negotiate. Round trip travel time to Bago is approximately 3.5-hours over roads that can be quite bumpy at times. Tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair and are able to make their own way on and off transportation. Guests must be self-sufficient or if assistance is required, they should travel with a companion who can provide this. When entering religious sites, visitors may be required to remove their shoes and socks. Conservative clothing that covers knees and shoulders and a light wrap for the evenings during the cool season are recommended. Flat, comfortable walking shoes that can be easily removed are suggested. The use of credit cards is limited; please bring US Dollars or local currency to pay for any incidental items.

Approx. DURATION:

10 1/2Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-004
Free

Myanmar Culture & Meditation

With Myanmar’s long years of isolation, religion has been better preserved here than anywhere else in Asia. Buddhism is the corner stone of Burmese lifestyle; the monastic population in Myanmar exceeds 250,000. At the center of Buddhism is the need to be able to achieve inner peace; meditation is a critical component of this.

Visit the one of Meditation center to attend a discussion with the head Monk on the art and importance of meditation in the Buddhist religion. After which The Monk will lead a guided meditation session to put into practice what has just been learnt.

After that, drive to one of the monastery which is home for over 300 monks. Today Destination Asia has arranged for its special guests to contribute and become a part of Myanmar forever in Food Donation Ceremony to be held at one of monasteries in Yangon.

In his lifetime a Myanmar male is expected to spend some of his life serving as a Monk to learn the ways of Buddhism. Each morning Myanmar is scattered with thousands of Monks roaming the streets collecting alms for their meals. According to Buddhist beliefs Monks only eat twice a day, early morning and mid-morning.

Please note: This tour includes minimal walking and a few steps; it is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair and are able to make their own way on and off transportation. Guests must be self-sufficient or if assistance is required, they should travel with a companion who can provide this. Conservative attire is required and shoulders and knees must be covered. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. When entering places of worship, visitors must remove their shoes and socks.

Approx. DURATION:

3 1/2Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-001
Free

Dinner & Traditional Cultural Show

Tonight enjoy a special dinner under the stars at Padonmar Restaurant—one of the finest Myanmar cuisine restaurants in Yangon. Set on the grounds of a colonial residence and surrounded by beautiful gardens adorned with colorful lanterns and hanging lights- Padonmar offers a relaxed and elegant ambiance.

Tonight’s multi-course meal showcases the Country’s most famed dishes, bursting with authentic home-cooked flavor. In Myanmar, dishes are served simultaneously. A typical meal includes steamed rice as the main dish and accompanying dishes called ‘hin’, including a curried fish, beef or poultry, a light soup called ‘hin gyo’, called ‘chinyay hin’ if sour, fresh or boiled vegetables finished with seasonal fruits.

While you dine enjoy a specialty cultural variety show. Myanmar dancing is essentially postures in movement of the feet, hip, head and hands. It is said that there are about 2,000 ways of dancing in the Myanmar dance performance. They stem from 13 movements of the head, 28 kinds of expressions with the eyes, nine movements of the neck, 24 movements of the single hands, 24 movements combined hands, 38 kinds of le movement, five acrobatic figures, eight ways of turning the body and 10 styles of walking!

Following a leisurely and delicious dinner, you will transfer back to the ship.

Please note: This tour includes a limited amount of walking and approximately 5-steps to negotiate. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Country club casual clothing and comfortable shoes are suggested. Dinner is a set menu.

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Experience Local Life in Thanlyin

Get a glimpse into the lives of the local townspeople by visiting a variety of revealing sites, including a monastery, market and local village.

Right up until the middle of the 18th century, Thanlyin (Syrium) was a major port and trading center. A half-hour transfer will bring you to this now-sleepy town with shaded streets and a bustling market.

Enjoy a stroll through the local produce and flower market, interacting with friendly locals and photographing the colorful scene. Next, take a horse and cart ride to the nearby Bon Pyan Monastery. This incredible monastery is entirely constructed of teak wood and stands exactly as it did from the day it was built more than 100 years ago. Then, you’ll take a trishaw ride to a local village on the outskirts of town. There will be time here to explore and interact with the community before you re-board the coach and return to the ship.

Please note: This tour includes approximately 1.5-hours of walking/standing over some uneven ground and numerous steps to negotiate. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and not recommended for those with mobility concerns.

Approx. DURATION:

3 1/2Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-007
Free

Noviciation Ceremony

Immerse yourself in one of the most sacred of Buddhist traditions by attending a Noviciation ceremony at a Yangon monastery.

It's a leisurely 1-hour drive from the pier to Kalaywa Monastery, a holy learning center perched on the second highest hill in Yangon. The monks here spend their lives studying and practicing the teachings of Buddha, but before doing so they must undergo a Noviciation or Shinbyu ceremony. One of the most important events in a Buddhist's life, the ceremony reflects Buddha's own journey as he renounced his life as a prince in his search for enlightenment.

Watching the ceremony, you will notice that the young boys or novices are dressed in glittering clothes and make-up to look like princes. Followed by their families and friends, the novices are lead in a procession around the monastery accompanied an orchestra and dancers. As a special guest at this revered event, you can participate by offering the newly appointed novices useful everyday items (provided) such as robes or soap, for their stay at Kalaywa Monastery. This unforgettable experience allows you the rare opportunity to be a part of one of the most joyous and auspicious ceremonies in a young Buddhist's life.

Following the ceremony, you will be treated to some traditional Myanmar entertainment and have some time to further explore the monastery on your own before it's time to rejoin your coach and travel back to the pier.

Please note: Should Kalaywa Monastery not be available,the ceremony will take place in Thanlyng township and tour duration will be 3.5-4 hours instead of 5. This tour includes approximately 1.5-hours of easy to moderate walking/standing and a few steps. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Conservative attire is required and shoulders and knees must be covered. Flat, comfortable walking shoes, easy to remove are recommended. When entering the Monastery, visitors must remove their shoes and socks.

Approx. DURATION:

5Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-008
Free

Shwedagon By Night

This evening exploration of Yangon showcases its fabulous and famed jewel-studded Shwedagon Pagoda, which lords over the city from atop Singuttara Hill.

Start with a drive around lush Yangon, known as the "Garden City of the East." Architectural highlights along the way include the traditional tiered roof City Hall, Karaweik Royal Barge, the ancient Thanlyin area, and ornate Sule Pagoda. Still, few sights compare with the mesmerizing Shwedagon Pagoda.

Its glistening dome is covered with thousands of priceless gold plates, rubies, sapphires and other precious gems, and a single 76-carat diamond crowns the tip. Shwedagon and the glorious stupas, shrines and sculptures that surround it sprawl over 12 acres and include architectural gems such as a replica of the Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained enlightenment, and the Hall of Wizards, devoted to practitioners of the occult arts. While the history of Shwedagon is shrouded in mystery, the pagoda is without a doubt the most revered pagoda in the region. You can't help but be awed by its magnificence.

Please note: This tour includes approximately 90-minutes of moderate walking/standing and numerous steps to negotiate at Shwedagon. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Conservative attire is required and shoulders and knees must be covered. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. When entering places of worship, visitors must remove their shoes and socks.

The outside of the Pagoda's main stupa will undergo restoration during the months of October 2018 - March 2019 and will be covered in scaffolds; outside views will be obstructed.

Approx. DURATION:

4 1/2Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-005
Free

Cocktails & Puppet Show

Depart the port of Thilawa for the 1.5 hour drive to Yangon. Upon arrival, you’ll stop at the Belmond Governor’s Residence for cocktails, while enjoying a puppet show. The hotel is housed in a romantic colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, surrounded by beautiful lush gardens. Belmond Governor's Residence, once the home to the ruler of Myanmar’s southern states, offers the ambiance of a long-gone era.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy cocktails and canapés at Mindon Lounge accompanied by a 45-minute Myanmar Puppet Show.

Enjoy a special private performance by Yangon’s premier marionette performer, a rare opportunity to experience a form of storytelling which is foreign to western eyes, but universal in its way of telling a story. The Burmese marionette tradition traces its roots back to the 1400s, and by the 1700s it had become a very important part of Burmese royal court life. This art form went into decline during British colonization, but it has now resurfaced as part of the Burmese cultural heritage.

Before the return to your ship, enjoy a short orientation tour of the city with a photo stop at Kandawgyi Park with a view of Shwedagon Pagoda.

Please note: This tour includes minimal walking and a few steps; it is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Country club casual dress and comfortable shoes are suggested.

Approx. DURATION:

4 1/2Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-009
Free

Half-Day Yangon On Your Own

This half-day tour allows you to experience the sights and sounds of this "garden" city completely at your leisure.

Traveling from the pier, you will make the approximately 1.5-hour drive into Yangon where you will be dropped-off at City Hall, located in the heart of the city. An English-speaking escort will be aboard the transfer motor coach to answer questions en route. Before leaving your coach behind and setting off to explore Yangon on your own, your escort will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey. This delightful city with its landscape of lush greenery and evergreen trees has many beautiful pagodas, museums and parks that are worth a visit, as well as the bustling Bogyoke Aung San Market. Here, you can pick up a wide variety of goods such as lacquer-ware, wood and ivory carvings, tapestries, silk, silver and brass goods.

After approximately 3.5-hours spent discovering the numerous charms of this intriguing city, you will rejoin your coach back at City Hall for the return transfer to the pier. Those who are not on time for the return transfer will be responsible for making their own way back to the ship, at their own expense.

Please note: Amount of walking and level of exertion as well as activities and expenses on this tour are completely at the guests' discretion. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Weather-appropriate clothing and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Those wishing to visit places of worship should dress conservatively; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. Shoes and socks must be removed before entering temples; wear easy to remove footwear.

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Full-Day Yangon On Your Own

This full-day version of the "On Your Own" tour allows you to experience the sights and sounds of this "garden" city completely at your leisure and at a more relaxed pace.

Traveling from the pier, you will make the approximately 1.5-hour drive into Yangon where you will be dropped-off at City Hall, located in the heart of the city. An English-speaking escort will be aboard the transfer motor coach to answer questions en route. Before leaving your coach behind and setting off to explore Yangon on your own, your escort will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey. This delightful city with its landscape of lush greenery and evergreen trees has many beautiful pagodas, museums and parks that are worth a visit, as well as the bustling Bogyoke Aung San Market. Here, you can pick up a wide variety of goods such as lacquer-ware, wood and ivory carvings, tapestries, silk, silver and brass goods.

After approximately 5-hours spent discovering the numerous charms of this intriguing city, you will rejoin your coach back at City Hall for the return transfer to the pier. Those who are not on time for the return transfer will be responsible for making their own way back to the ship, at their own expense.

Please note: Amount of walking and level of exertion as well as activities and expenses on this tour are completely at the guests' discretion. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Weather-appropriate clothing and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Those wishing to visit places of worship should dress conservatively; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. Shoes and socks must be removed before entering temples; wear easy to remove footwear.

Approx. DURATION:

8Hours

Tour Code:

RGN-011
Free

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. Concierge benefits do not apply to Executive Collection private cars or other private arrangements. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a an adult 18 years or older on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.